Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection that can be treated easily with antibiotics. Sometimes, though, the bacteria that caused the UTI can infect your bloodstream. This condition is called urosepsis, and it can be deadly.
Explanation:
Can a urinary tract infection be passed from person to person?
This is the reason why females who are sexually active often get UTIs (UTIs are not contagious, so you can't catch a urinary tract infection from someone else). Bacteria may also be introduced into a girl's bladder by wiping from back to front after a bowel movement, which can contaminate the urethral opening.
